computer simulation, simulation - (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program; "a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated"

hypothesis, theory, possibility - a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"

mean sun - a theoretical sun that moves along the celestial equator at a constant speed and completes its annual course in the same amount of time the real sun takes at variable speeds

Copernican system - Copernicus' astronomical model in which the Earth rotates around the sun

Ptolemaic system - Ptolemy's model of the universe with the Earth at the center

stochastic process - a statistical process involving a number of random variables depending on a variable parameter (which is usually time)

structure - the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts; "artists must study the structure of the human body"; "the structure of the benzene molecule"

airframe - the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)

arbour, bower, pergola, arbor - a framework that supports climbing plants; "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park"

backing, mount - something forming a back that is added for strengthening

bracing, brace - a structural member used to stiffen a framework

bustle - a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt

casing, case - the enclosing frame around a door or window opening; "the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced"

climbing frame - a framework of bars or logs for children to climb on

clotheshorse - a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)

coaming - a raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out

cornice, pelmet, valance, valance board - a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing

deckle - (paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets

derrick - a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered

doorcase, doorframe - the frame that supports a door

cowcatcher, fender, buffer, pilot - an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

gantry, gauntry - a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.

grate, grating - a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

grill, grillwork, grille - a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate; "he cooked hamburgers on the grill"

gun carriage - a framework on which a gun is mounted for firing

handbarrow - a rectangular frame with handles at both ends; carried by two people

hayrig, hayrack - a frame attached to a wagon to increase the amount of hay it can carry

honeycomb - a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees

fretwork, latticework, lattice - framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal

mounting - framework used for support or display

oxbow - a wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox

picture frame - a framework in which a picture is mounted

rack - framework for holding objects

ribbing - a framework of ribs

sash, window sash - a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

sawbuck, sawhorse, buck, horse - a framework for holding wood that is being sawed

stretcher - a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting

supporting structure - a structure that serves to support something

embroidery frame, embroidery hoop, tambour - a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering

tenter - a framework with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth

truss - a framework of beams forming a rigid structure (as a roof truss)

undercarriage - framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle

baby-walker, go-cart, walker - an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk

Zimmer, Zimmer frame, walker - a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk

wattle - framework consisting of stakes interwoven with branches to form a fence

window - a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

window frame - the framework that supports a window